Posts by JFK

Quote: I just reviewed my credit card statement and saw that Ricky charged my card on 11/26. I placed an order on 27 May for a shirt which Ricky told me on 22 June he'd be shipping the next day. He charged my card...

If you haven't tried it yet, Huntsman, let me suggest the Bicentenary Edition Highland Park Vintage 1977 Reserve (Michael Jackson calls Highland Park "the greatest all-rounder in the world of malt whiskey"). It's not an Islay...

It used to be Ketel One, Grey Goose, or Belvedere; now it's Hangar One. By far. And if you're interested in infused vodkas, look no further; this guy does the most amazing stuff with the most unusual fruits. You can buy some online at...

As jcusey says, the Barrie last runs big; I wear a 9 1/2 D in the Hampton last (in calfskin), but a 9E in the Barrie (in cordovan); the fit is virtually identical between them.

Quote: thanks b-s. though the fellow at alden mentions what not to use (neutral polish), he does not suggest what is appropriate to use. have you any suggestions? My cobbler suggested Kiwi Mid Tan; I've used it on...

Quote: Have you tried the other Compass Box whiskies? A number of them sound absolutely delicious, although that could just be marketing fluff. No, I haven't, but the manager of my favorite spirits shop (whose...

There are some nice cedar ones here: www.hangercity.com

Nice collection so far. Actually, Talisker is probably one of the most overpowering of the island malts (btw: it's distilled on Skye, not Islay); it's very pungent, heavy on the seaweed/brine/iodine, and has a peppery afterburn that'll...

I really like Hedonism; it's one of my favorite whiskies overall, and definitely my favorite blended scotch (although, in all fairness, I've never actually bought a bottle of blue label, so my experience of it is considerably less than...

raising my glass to you, JN3. best wishes.